Starlink enters Vietnam: High costs, niche market
Economy 17:25 02/03/2026Licensed in mid-February to provide satellite Internet services in Vietnam, Starlink Services Vietnam Co., Ltd., the Vietnam unit of the U.S.-based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), is expected to help enhance connectivity in remote and hard-to-reach areas, but its relatively high equipment and subscription costs might position the services as a premium, niche option rather than a mass-market alternative to the country’s affordable fiber-optic broadband.
Vietnamese woman grandmaster triumphs at prestigious French chess tournament
Vietnam News 11:50 02/03/2026Vietnamese Woman Grandmaster Luong Phuong Hanh, 43, has clinched the women’s title at the 42nd edition of the Cappelle-la-Grande Open, one of France’s most respected international chess tournaments.
Airlines cancel Vietnam-Middle East flights amid escalating conflict
Travel 10:59 02/03/2026Multiple airlines have canceled flights between Vietnam and the Middle East after several countries in the region shut down or severely restricted their airspace due to escalating military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Vietnam’s former health minister accused of receiving $784,000, admits to $288,210 in hospital project scandal
Vietnam News 17:08 01/03/2026Vietnam’s former health minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien was accused of receiving VND20.4 billion (US$784,000) in illicit payments linked to two major hospital projects, though she admitted to accepting only VND7.5 billion ($288,210), according to an investigative conclusion issued on Friday.
Around 6mn Vietnamese live with rare diseases, diagnosis takes 7 years on average
Vietnam News 15:58 01/03/2026In Vietnam, an estimated 6 million people live with rare diseases, but diagnosis takes an average of seven years, leaving many children to die because of late detection or lack of access to appropriate treatment.
4 Vietnamese honored at 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards
Vietnam News 12:13 01/03/2026Four Vietnamese people were honored at the 2026 Study UK Alumni Awards in Vietnam, organized by the British Council in Hanoi on Saturday night.
What English proficiency tests are really measuring in Vietnam
Education 12:01 01/03/2026The weeks after an English proficiency test often feel suspended. Students move through classes, part-time jobs, and daily routines while quietly tracking when results will be released.
Japanese box-office phenomenon Kokuho set for release in Vietnam next week
Vietnam News 10:46 01/03/2026Blockbuster film 'Kokuho' will make its debut in Vietnam on March 6 after topping over 20 billion yen (US$128 million) in Japan.
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
Vietnam News 09:08 01/03/2026A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.
U.S. temporary 10% tariff policy sparks fresh optimism among Vietnamese exporters
Economy 11:04 27/02/2026Vietnamese exporters are cautiously optimistic after the United States introduced a temporary universal tariff of 10 percent on imports for a 150-day period, believing the move could open up new opportunities to secure orders from one of Vietnam’s most important export markets.
Confusion over $14 bowl of 'pho' at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh International Airport
Travel 17:16 26/02/2026A Hanoi traveler was charged VND346,000 (US$14) for a bowl of 'pho' at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam on Monday, prompting airport authorities to review the incident.
